Job Listing: Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager at Youth Challenge International

Company: Youth Challenge International (YCI)

Vacancy Title: Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager

Type: Full-time

Industry: Nonprofit and NGO

Category: Management

Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2024

Duty Station: Within Uganda, Mpigi,

Summary:

• Date Posted: Thursday, May 09, 2024
• Base Salary: Not Disclosed
• Contract Length: 1 year, renewable
• Start Date: June 2024
• Compensation: 5,500,000 Uganda Shillings/month (gross)

About Youth Challenge International (YCI): YCI is a leading global youth development organization fostering positive change through youth innovation. With a focus on empowering youth to drive positive change, YCI collaborates with partners to create market-ready solutions. Diversity and talent converge at YCI to shape a better future for global youth.

HerStart: Innovate the Future: HerStart: Innovate the Future, an initiative by YCI, aims to catalyze equitable and prosperous economies within Ghana, Tanzania, and Uganda. The initiative engages Canadian Fellows and local participants in designing innovative solutions to community challenges. Training, support, and access to finance are provided to aspiring entrepreneurs, with a focus on fostering an enabling environment for young female entrepreneurs.

Position Summary: The Entrepreneurship and Learning Manager will report to the Project Lead in Uganda, playing a pivotal role in the HerStart team. Responsibilities include providing technical entrepreneurship support, fostering a culture of learning, and coordinating activities related to training, coaching, mentorship, and funding for HerStart participants. The position requires collaboration with partner organizations, Canadian volunteers, and the global YCI team.

Responsibilities:

• Learning System Management
• Small Business Growth and Technical Leadership
• Training Quality Assurance
• Ecosystem Development
• Volunteer Management

Skills and Experience:

• Self-starter with 5+ years of enterprise development experience in Uganda
• Passion for investing in women and youth livelihoods
• Relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with Lean Startup approach and design thinking
• Ability to mentor ventures at start-up and growth phases
• Strong network and understanding of Ugandan entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development
• Team player with experience in facilitation and participatory approaches
• Understanding of gender equality principles and women’s empowerment
• Experience in new business development and implementation

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Application Procedure: Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the following link: Click here to apply